Example generated melodies from cognition-inspired algorithms


This page links to audio files of examples and melodies generated by musical algorithms developed as part of research published in the Computer Music Journal
by Andrew R. Brown, Toby Gifford and Robert Davidson.
Brown, Andrew R., Gifford, Toby, & Davidson, Robert. (2015). Techniques for Generative Melodies Inspired by Music Cognition. Computer Music Journal. 39(1):11-26.

Examples from the Paper

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Example 1 score
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Example 6 score
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Example 2 score
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Example 7 score
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Example 3 score
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Example 8 score
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Example 4 score
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Example 9 score
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Example 5 score
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Example 10 score

Melodies from Aesthetic Evaluation Trial

The melodies are organised by 'stages' in the algorithm's development. At each stage an additional rule is added to the algorithm.

1. Random Walk


 4. Process Walk



 7. Metric Pitch Walk
2. Range Constraint



 5. Process Repeat



 8. Harmonic Walk
3. Directed Walk



 6. Rhythm Walk



 9. Closure Walk